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  • FRSC Targets 10% Reduction in Ekiti Road Accidents for 2026

    FRSC Targets 10% Reduction in Ekiti Road Accidents for 2026

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State has set a target to reduce road traffic crashes by at least 10% in 2026, citing data-driven operations and increased advocacy among commercial drivers.

    Planned measures: The command plans intensified patrols on major routes, technology-enabled speed monitoring, and collaboration with communities on lighting and signage maintenance.

    Constraints: Drivers are raising concerns about the condition of some federal roads, arguing that infrastructure deficits remain a major contributor to crashes.

    Echotitbits take: Enforcement and data matter, but road engineering matters more. Without repairs on dangerous corridors, speed enforcement can only deliver partial gains on fatalities.

    Source: EkitiPodium- https://ekitipodium.com/2026/01/20/we-recorded-substantial-reduction-in-auto-crashes-in-2025-frsc/ (January 25, 2026)

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  • Report says FG committed about ₦1.9trn to airport upgrades over two years

    Report says FG committed about ₦1.9trn to airport upgrades over two years

    2025-12-14

    According to The Punch, a report says the Federal Government approved or committed roughly ₦1.9 trillion to airport upgrades over a two-year period, spanning equipment, safety systems and infrastructure improvements.

    The report links the spending to plans to modernise aviation facilities and strengthen safety and operational reliability across airports.

    The Guardian Nigeria reported related approvals around navigation and communication upgrades and described the effort as a comprehensive modernisation drive for air safety.

    BizWatch Nigeria also reported the overhaul and said it is aimed at improving air safety and modernising aviation infrastructure.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: The real measure isn’t the headline figure but delivery: which airports get what upgrades, whether timelines are met, and whether maintenance capacity is built into procurement. Watch for project breakdowns, independent oversight, and whether upgrades reduce delays, incidents and operating costs for airlines and passengers.

    Source: The Punch — 14 Dec 2025 (https://punchng.com/fg-earmarked-n1-9tn-for-airport-upgrades-in-two-years-report/)

  • FG Rolls Out 40 Electric Buses in Clean-Energy Push

    FG Rolls Out 40 Electric Buses in Clean-Energy Push

    Photo Credit:Punch Newspapers

    The Federal Government has unveiled 40 electric buses as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, cut fuel costs and modernise Nigeria’s public transport system. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the buses will operate on pilot routes while a broader ecosystem of charging infrastructure and maintenance support is developed.

    Officials say the initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to cleaner mobility and gas‑based power, while also easing transport costs for commuters in the long term. The project is expected to attract private partners and demonstrate the viability of electric vehicles in Nigerian cities.

    Source: Punch Newspapers – 11 Dec 2025

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